WordPress malware scanner plugins

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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
(4,863)
Updated 145d ago
5,000,000 installs407,355,943 downloads71/100 • Maintained
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin
Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.
(153)
Updated 44d ago
1,000,000 installs32,337,434 downloads66/100 • Actively maintained
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
(3,982)
Updated 45d ago
700,000 installs37,693,056 downloads69/100 • Actively maintained
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall
Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.
(520)
Updated 52d ago
200,000 installs17,564,527 downloads80/100 • Actively maintained
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
(330)
Updated 37d ago
90,000 installs4,088,473 downloads74/100 • Actively maintained
Titan Anti-spam & Security
Titan Anti-spam & Security
Block spam comments, defend against login attempts, and strengthen site security with anti-spam, brute-force protection, and two-factor authentication …
(369)
Updated 64d ago
60,000 installs3,443,031 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
BulletProof Security
BulletProof Security
WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...
(674)
Updated 157d ago
30,000 installs4,517,029 downloads61/100 • Maintained
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
(34)
Updated 28d ago
30,000 installs941,603 downloads64/100 • Actively maintained
Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor
Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor
Fast malware removal & security shield. Fix hacks, stop redirects, clean SEO spam. Real-time threat intelligence. No bloat.
(70)
Updated 36d ago
10,000 installs618,632 downloads55/100 • Actively maintained
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress
WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized admin changes.
(47)
Updated 28d ago
10,000 installs4,477,076 downloads64/100 • Actively maintained
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall
WordPress security plugin with free basic firewall/WAF, vulnerability and core scanning, and 50+ core integrity checks.
(99)
Updated 28d ago
7,000 installs858,392 downloads84/100 • Actively maintained
Malware Scanner
Malware Scanner
Malware scanner provides Anti malware security, Scans & Detects malware like Trojans, Backdoors, Brute force & OWASP attacks.
(4)
Updated 783d ago
7,000 installs50,484 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
RSFirewall!
RSFirewall!
Based on the success of the most popular firewall for Joomla!, RSFirewall! is now available to protect your WordPress website as well.
(5)
Updated 63d ago
4,000 installs30,153 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Virusdie – One-click website security
Virusdie – One-click website security
Malware scanning & removal, website hardening, patching vulnerabilities, real-time protection against online attacks, blacklist monitoring in a click!
(9)
Updated 103d ago
2,000 installs35,135 downloads52/100 • Maintained
WebDefender Security – Protection & AntiSpam
WebDefender Security – Protection & AntiSpam
PRO Security – Antivirus Scanner, 2-Layer Protection Hide Security, Brute Force Security & Antispam, Security Website and Security Hardening.
(18)
Updated 114d ago
1,000 installs274,085 downloads54/100 • Maintained
Disable Json API, Login Lockdown, XMLRPC, Pingback, Stop User Enumeration Anti Hacker Scan
Disable Json API, Login Lockdown, XMLRPC, Pingback, Stop User Enumeration Anti Hacker Scan
Firewall, Scanner, block user enumeration & TOR, disable Json API, xmlrpc & Pingback, Hide Version, Login error message, Notifications, more...
(14)
Updated 162d ago
1,000 installs278,275 downloads54/100 • Maintained
WordPress Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Secure Login and Backup
WordPress Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Secure Login and Backup
Security with firewall, malware scanner, login and spam protection, and encrypted backup. WP Security Plugin includes Login Security, Limit login atte …
(12)
Updated 1291d ago
700 installs40,297 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
Security Ninja For MainWP
Security Ninja For MainWP
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
(1)
Updated 69d ago
500 installs18,117 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF, Bot/Spam Blocker, Login Security
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF, Bot/Spam Blocker, Login Security
Real-time firewall that stops bots, malware, and hackers with real AI, file protection, and traffic analytics without slowing down your site
(7)
Updated 234d ago
300 installs14,024 downloads40/100 • Stale
Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair
Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair
Protect your WordPress. The ultimate lightweight security suite. Block brute-force attacks, auto-repair infected core files, hide your login URL, set …
(3)
Updated 33d ago
200 installs5,335 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Malcure Security Suite
Malcure Security Suite
🔐 All-in-one WordPress security: malware scanner (files+DB), force re-login, force logout, control logins, email-alerts. Cloud-based, light & fast.
(2)
Updated 230d ago
200 installs9,164 downloads40/100 • Stale
IP Threat Blocker
IP Threat Blocker
IP Threat Blocker for Wordpress by Musubu
(7)
Updated 2166d ago
70 installs4,110 downloads12/100 • Possibly abandoned
Bearmor Security
Bearmor Security
Lightweight, powerful WordPress security for small businesses. Malware scanning, login protection, 2FA, hardening - most features FREE.
(0)
Updated 75d ago
60 installs955 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
WPMissionControl
WPMissionControl
Monitor uptime, SSL, domain, integrity, malware, visual changes, activity, and errors. Lightweight client. Requires a WPMissionControl account.
(0)
Updated 133d ago
20 installs2,195 downloads50/100 • Maintained
attachmentAV – Virus Scan & Malware Protection for form plugins like Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms
attachmentAV – Virus Scan & Malware Protection for form plugins like Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms
Virus scan and malware protection for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Iptanus File Upload, and more. Powered by Sophos.
(1)
Updated 28d ago
10 installs2,681 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
VulnTitan – Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner & Security
VulnTitan – Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner & Security
VulnTitan security toolkit for WordPress sites. Detect and remove malware, vulnerable plugins, risky file changes, and comment or form spam.
(1)
Updated 44d ago
10 installs1,493 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Atomic Edge Security
Atomic Edge Security
Connect your WordPress site to Atomic Edge for enterprise-grade WAF protection, real-time analytics, and advanced security tools.
(1)
Updated 29d ago
10 installs873 downloads80/100 • Actively maintained
Antivirus Solution
Antivirus Solution
Adds more security for your website. Server-side scanning. Performs deep website scans of all the files. Virus/Malware detection and removal.
(1)
Updated 525d ago
0 installs1,861 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner, Spam Scanner & Security
Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner, Spam Scanner & Security
Database-first WordPress malware scanner and security plugin. Detect hidden SEO spam, pharma hacks, malicious scripts and links in posts & comments.
(1)
Updated 45d ago
0 installs506 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
SecurityWP – Advanced Security & Firewall
SecurityWP – Advanced Security & Firewall
A powerful wordpress security plugin. Advanced protection against malicious requests.
(1)
Updated 1965d ago
0 installs363 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall – Malware Scanner & IP Blocking
Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall – Malware Scanner & IP Blocking
Firewall, malware scan & IP blocking for WordPress, with Quick Scan Overall Security Rating, hardening, quarantine and integrity checks. PRO adds AI.
(1)
Updated 45d ago
0 installs332 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Guardlo Security & Malware Scanner with Trust Badge
Guardlo Security & Malware Scanner with Trust Badge
Secure your WordPress site with a core malware scanner, verify server infrastructure, and display a verified trust badge to boost visitor confidence.
(1)
Updated 52d ago
0 installs206 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Dotsquares Custom Login URL & Security Suite
Dotsquares Custom Login URL & Security Suite
Change your WordPress login URL, design the login page, and enhance your site's security with built-in protection tools.
(0)
Updated 45d ago
0 installs684 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
FreelanceBo Sentra Control
FreelanceBo Sentra Control
Security agent connecting to FreelanceBo Sentra Control console for WAF, malware scanning, brute force protection, and vulnerability scanning.
(0)
Updated 53d ago
0 installs372 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
Liveupx Security
Liveupx Security
Complete WordPress security — Firewall, 2FA, Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner, Login Protection, Security Headers. 100% free.
(0)
Updated 35d ago
0 installs342 downloads69/100 • Actively maintained
Squish Site Patrol
Squish Site Patrol
Complete WordPress security, malware scanning, login protection, and performance monitoring in one clean dashboard.
(0)
Updated 32d ago
0 installs193 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
Atlant Security
Atlant Security
Enterprise-grade WordPress security: WAF, brute force protection, malware scanner, 2FA, honeypots, AI crawler control, and post-breach recovery.
(0)
Updated 45d ago
0 installs120 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained